It snowed non-stop all day today. I spent 45 minutes shoveling the walk-ways around the house and sweeping the front door steps, with Tex as my audience. Then I went next door and did the same thing at my neighbor's house. Within minutes of finishing, it was as if I'd never been there. Both houses were buried in snow once again. Even my footsteps had disappeared. Good deed, be damned. I looked around, scowled, dug the dog out of the snow and went back inside. Clearly, it was time for some fun after my pointless, hard labor.
I spent some time collecting my supplies...an old German ledger, some antique number stamps, various patterned papers, pictures of some of my favorite things, scissors, etc. etc...and set to work.
I didn't really know where I was going with this idea...but continued on my merry way with little thought. Much of my life is like that, actually.
I began by cutting circles of varying sizes and making piles of like colors and patterns.
Then I pulled out my stamps and set to work.
Once finished, I carefully began sewing the circles into groups of twos, threes, and fours--making sure to mix-up the different colors and numbers.
I just kept sewing and sewing and sewing.
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When I was finished, I tapped two tiny nails into the wall and strung up the...what do I call this? Banner? Weird circle thing? Lady of leisure craftiness?Once hung, I stood back and looked at it.
I'm happy with the way it came out. In fact, I think I may just be happy. Adding a small bit of creativity to life feels pretty good. I'll bet a tall cold German beer would feel even better, though. Actually make that two.
Tex wants you to know his lady made that banner--instead of taking him for a walk. How rude!
Tex makes every shot look better. That's a nice job you did there.
Posted by: Paola | January 13, 2010 at 01:51 PM
There's a mushroom in there, isn't there?
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | January 13, 2010 at 02:15 PM
Ooooh, that's a very cool banner! I never would've thought of that! Very etsy-ish! You should make more. You should make ME some more. Where'd you get the little bird on the mushroom?
Posted by: Beth | January 13, 2010 at 03:16 PM
Nice work!! brrr...I have no excuse not to take my wimpy but outside and exercise after seeing your photos!
Posted by: Teri Cole | January 13, 2010 at 04:31 PM
A blackbird! A mushroom! I love it - although the upside down numbers in the second row make me feel very uncomfortable.
Posted by: Alice C | January 13, 2010 at 06:26 PM
I really hope you know about Mimi Kirchner and her tiny worlds ... which include mushroom houses: http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2009/08/new-tiny-worlds/
Posted by: kim at allconsuming | January 13, 2010 at 08:56 PM
It's a necklace for your room!
I love it, you clever thing.
Have you read (Blue Mountains)Mary's post where she's joining (Magpie)Alice's photo thingy? (That doesn't make much sense but hopefully you'll stick with me). Your window photos would be perfect. I'm going to join in but I have no idea what to take a photo of. I seem to lacking picturesque german village vistas. Hm.
Posted by: Amelia | January 14, 2010 at 04:54 AM
I like it. Makes me think of buttons.
Posted by: Green Girl in Wisconsin | January 14, 2010 at 11:22 AM
I had to scroll back up to see the mushroom. How did I miss it? I should have known! K x
Posted by: kristina | January 14, 2010 at 12:22 PM